Wrap-around sunglasses and Vaseline up your nose can help hay fever symptoms, says top doc

Spring has sprung and hay fever sufferers have been urged to wear wrap-around sunglasses and smear their noses with Vaseline to make the season as pain free as possible.

A top expert at St Helier hospital said sufferers should make sure they take medication, do what they can to avoid pollen and gave out some more unusual tips to make sure the period is not unpleasant.

Hayfever is an allergy to pollen and affects one in four people. It's symptoms include frequent sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, and itchy, red or watery eyes.

Joint Medical Director Dr James Marsh said: "From April, as the weather starts to warm up, several different types of pollens begin to increase and that’s when hay fever sufferers begin to see the start of their symptoms.

"Although for many people the symptoms are mild, they can interfere with your sleep and daily activities at work or school.

"However, there are a range of treatments that are available from pharmacists to help reduce the effect of pollen, including tablets, liquid, inhalers, nasal sprays and eye drops. There are also several natural and herbal remedies which you can buy over the counter at chemists and supermarkets."

Dr Marsh said measures people with hay fever should take are:
- watch television weather reports to monitor pollen levels
- stay indoors when pollen counts are high
- close windows and doors
- wear wrap-around sunglasses
- dry washing indoors to avoid pollen sticking to it
- avoid cutting grass
- smear a small amount of Vaseline on the inside of your nose to reduce nasal symptoms.
- regularly splash your eyes with water

Dr Marsh said sufferers with asthma should keep an eye on their condition and go to the doctor if they feel it worsening.

Their doctor will be able to adjust asthma medication to help with hay fever symptoms.

Comments

David C. Sheppert
5:15pm Wed 9 Apr 14

Hmmm, I not sure if that will to it for me. I have been having hay-fever for several years now and it is getting worse and worse every year. Now it is for me about keeping my bedroom pollen free. I read that the kind of hoover you use can make a big difference: http://www.allergyco
smos.co.uk/hay-fever as it needs the right filter.

Hmmm, I not sure if that will to it for me. I have been having hay-fever for several years now and it is getting worse and worse every year. Now it is for me about keeping my bedroom pollen free. I read that the kind of hoover you use can make a big difference: http://www.allergyco
smos.co.uk/hay-fever as it needs the right filter.David C. Sheppert

Hmmm, I not sure if that will to it for me. I have been having hay-fever for several years now and it is getting worse and worse every year. Now it is for me about keeping my bedroom pollen free. I read that the kind of hoover you use can make a big difference: http://www.allergyco
smos.co.uk/hay-fever as it needs the right filter.

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Michael Pantlin
8:14pm Wed 9 Apr 14

What do we do to protect outselves against pollution aggravated asthma and what should we do when the Beddington Incinerator passed by our council, London Mayor and politicians starts to spew its nanoparticles over us 24/7/365 for 20 years?

What do we do to protect outselves against pollution aggravated asthma and what should we do when the Beddington Incinerator passed by our council, London Mayor and politicians starts to spew its nanoparticles over us 24/7/365 for 20 years?Michael Pantlin

What do we do to protect outselves against pollution aggravated asthma and what should we do when the Beddington Incinerator passed by our council, London Mayor and politicians starts to spew its nanoparticles over us 24/7/365 for 20 years?

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ANNE GILES
5:12pm Sat 12 Apr 14

Michael Pantlin wrote…

What do we do to protect outselves against pollution aggravated asthma and what should we do when the Beddington Incinerator passed by our council, London Mayor and politicians starts to spew its nanoparticles over us 24/7/365 for 20 years?

Most asthmatic children suffer because of their parents selfish smoking.

[quote][p][bold]Michael Pantlin[/bold] wrote:
What do we do to protect outselves against pollution aggravated asthma and what should we do when the Beddington Incinerator passed by our council, London Mayor and politicians starts to spew its nanoparticles over us 24/7/365 for 20 years?[/p][/quote]Most asthmatic children suffer because of their parents selfish smoking.ANNE GILES

Michael Pantlin wrote…

What do we do to protect outselves against pollution aggravated asthma and what should we do when the Beddington Incinerator passed by our council, London Mayor and politicians starts to spew its nanoparticles over us 24/7/365 for 20 years?

Most asthmatic children suffer because of their parents selfish smoking.

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